Lead Goodfire's model training organization to develop interpretable AI systems with a world-class team.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
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Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Research Lead for Training at Goodfire is responsible for steering the model training organization, focusing on developing more capable and interpretable AI systems. This role requires expertise in leading training efforts within a cutting-edge AI environment, emphasizing interpretability and alignment. Ideal candidates are seasoned research leaders with a strong track record in managing teams and executing ambitious technical programs. Goodfire's team comprises top researchers from leading AI organizations, fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing AI safety and understanding.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Goodfire's careers page October 31, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for AI/ML roles (median ~$190,000).
- Starts above 100% of 33 comparable lead ai/ml roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $194,600 across 21 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
- AI/ML appears in 70.1% of 87 comparable lead ai/ml roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Research Lead, Training role remote?
- It's hybrid — Goodfire expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Goodfire lists $400,000–$600,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Goodfire is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Goodfire targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Research Lead, Training role at Goodfire.
From the original posting
About Goodfire
About the role
We're hiring a Research Lead, Training to lead Goodfire's model training organization and define the research agenda behind how we train more capable, aligned, and interpretable AI systems, including exploring the research frontier of intentional design.
We’re looking for a senior research leader who can drive model training today while exploring the next generation of training methods, from interpretability-informed approaches to entirely new paradigms. You'll build, mentor, and grow a world-class team of researchers, set technical direction, and partner closely with scientific leadership to turn ambitious ideas into production systems and lasting research breakthroughs.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead Goodfire’s training organization and manage a high-performing team from day one
- Set direction for model training as Goodfire develops and deploys its own models
- Drive execution on post-training and model improvement work, with accountability for shipping high-quality training outcomes
- Define and lead a research agenda in intentional design, interpretability-informed training, and alignment
- Partner with our Chief Scientist to shape priorities, balance research and delivery, and translate strategy into execution
- Build the team over time, including hiring, mentoring, and creating strong technical and managerial foundations
What you’ll bring
Required experience and qualifications
- Experience leading post-training, model training, or closely related efforts in a frontier AI environment
- Track record of owning ambitious technical programs that combine research depth with executional rigor
- Experience managing teams and operating effectively in fast-moving, high-expectation environments
- Strong judgment on how to balance longer-term research bets with near-term product or model delivery
- Interest in intentional design, alignment, and interpretability-informed training
- Ability to work closely with senior scientific leadership while also independently setting direction and driving outcomes
Where we work
We are hiring for this position in both our San Francisco HQ and our New York office. We are in person 5 days a week, with one company-wide remote week per month.
The expected salary range for this position is $400,000 - $600,000 USD.
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